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What are the skin symptoms of acute GVHD?

Acute GVHD commonly causes skin symptoms that can range from mild to severe. Here's what you might notice:

Common skin changes include
* Rashes that look similar to a sunburn
* Flat or slightly raised rashes (called maculopapular rashes)
* Itchy, dry, and sensitive skin
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What are the skin symptoms of acute GVHD?

Acute GVHD commonly causes skin symptoms that can range from mild to severe. Here's what you might notice:

Common skin changes include:
* Rashes that look similar to a sunburn
* Flat or slightly raised rashes (called maculopapular rashes)
* Itchy, dry, and sensitive skin
* Red patches or discoloration
* Dark patches, especially on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet

Where symptoms typically start:

The rash usually begins on the neck, upper chest, shoulders, palms, or soles of the feet. Sometimes it appears on distant parts of the body first, then spreads and runs together.

Staging based on severity:

Skin involvement is staged from 1 to 4 based on how much of your body is affected:
* Stage 1: Rash covers less than 25% of your skin
* Stage 2: Rash covers 25% to 50% of your body
* Stage 3: Widespread redness, peeling, and scaling covering more than half your body
* Stage 4: Large blisters on the skin

If you notice any new or worsening skin symptoms, contact your transplant team right away. They can evaluate your symptoms and adjust your treatment plan if needed.

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